Jojoba Carrier Oil 100mL

Legend: Native Americans have used jojoba for hundreds of years. In the 1700s, a missionary noted in his diary that the Native Americans were using the oil and the seeds for many different purposes. Native Americans would suck on the jojoba seeds to soften them, and then use a mortar and pestle to turn them into a salve. This salve was used to heal skin conditions, condition hair and also used to preserve animal hides.

Pregnant women would eat Jojoba seeds to help with childbirth. Jojoba is rich in vitamin E, and was also made into high-antioxidant paste which was used to treat burns.

Native Americans also used it to suppress hunger on long days of hunting and gathering, as the seeds contain simmondsins, a natural appetite suppressant.
After the banning of sperm whale oil (spermaceti wax) in 1974, jojoba was found to be an adequate substitute for applications that had previously used sperm whale oil.

Heal your body: The oil extracted from jojoba seeds is a light yellow coloured liquid at room temperature. Its composition resembles that of human sebum which makes it completely safe for use. Listed below are some of the uses of jojoba oil in the context of skin care:
• Moisturising effect: The wax esters in jojoba oil are similar to the ceramides found in human sebum (the natural secretion of the sebaceous glands of the skin). This allows the oil to be easily absorbed and augment the action of sebum in keeping the skin supple. Unlike other oils, it does not clog the pores of the skin. Jojoba oil also works wonders on dry and flaky lips. Addition of the oil to massage oils has now become a common practice.
• Anti-acne effect: Jojoba oil has been found to be useful in controlling excess sebum production that causes acne in oily complexion.
• Antioxidant effect: The tocopherols in jojoba oil are excellent antioxidants which can quench free radicals that affect the integrity of skin cells. This keeps the skin looking young and healthy.
• Anti-ageing effect: With age, the secretion of the sebaceous glands of the skin is reduced. Topical application of jojoba oil actually replenishes the wax esters required for the regular maintenance of the skin. This action results in younger and healthier looking skin.
• Wound healing: The age-old use of jojoba oil has been to treat wounds and burns. This property makes it useful in the healing of damaged skin.
• Anti-inflammatory effects: Jojoba oil has been shown to reduce artificially- induced oedema in laboratory rats with a reduction in myeloperoxidase activity.

Botanical Name: Simmondsia chinensis
Place of Origin: Australia
Plant Part: Seed
Colour: Deep, Vibrant Orange
Consistency: Medium
Absorption: Absorbs into skin at average speed, slight oil feeling left on skin.
Strength of Aroma: Low
Aromatic Scent: Jojoba Golden has a pleasant, soft odour.
Common Method of Extraction: Cold Pressed
Blends well with: all Essential Oils
Directions: Add 5 drops in total of your chosen Magnifiscense Essential Oils to 10 mLs of Sweet Almond Oil
Shelf life: The chemical structure of jojoba oil is different from that of other vegetable oils. Rather than being an oil, it is actually is a polyunsaturated liquid wax that does not oxidise or become rancid, hence it’s relatively unlimited shelf life. It may go cloudy in cool conditions but will return to its natural state once warmed.
Warnings: None known. Nontoxic, noncomedogenic (does not clog pores), and hypoallergenic substance. It has been widely used for decades in cosmetics, with no reported adverse effects. Those with nut allergies should consult their medical practitioner before coming into contact with nut oils, butters or other nut products.